Meet pak Onong
Posted on December 26th, 2019 by News DroidFor our latest edition of meet the staff, we will be heading behind the scenes and introducing you to a member of the Siladen family who you will probably have never met, but whose creations will have impacted your vacation in one way or another. At Siladen Resort & Spa, we try to be as
Christmas Parties
Posted on December 24th, 2019 by News DroidThe festive time of year is upon us, so naturally, everyone on Siladen is getting in the festive spirit. North Sulawesi is predominately Christian, so for the residents of Siladen, Bunaken, and beyond, Christmas is the most important time of year. Here, Christmas goes beyond decorating trees, wearing Santa hats, and playing Christmas songs on
The Sulawesi Bear Cuscus
Posted on December 24th, 2019 by News DroidMost people visit Bunaken Marine Park to experience the amazing marine life that can be found here. The waters surrounding North Sulawesi are among the richest on the planet, and Bunaken Marine Park boasts the highest levels of marine bio-diversity in North Sulawesi. But it is not only the waters that are rich in life.
Ongoing Social Commitment
Posted on December 23rd, 2019 by News DroidEvening Entertainment For those of you who have stayed with us before, you will know that we often put on evening entertainment — either before, or during dinner. This can come in the form of video evenings showing footage of some of the amazing marine life around North Sulawesi, or a band from Manado who
Regarding flights: Singapore to Manado
Posted on December 22nd, 2019 by News DroidA lack of flights from Singapore to Manado seem to be largely at fault, and with so much awesome diving to do here, this is a problem. To find out why this is occurring, we look back to 2018, when Singapore Airlines’ CEO Goh Choon Phong announced that Scoot Airlines would be taking over a
Update regarding flights to Manado
Posted on December 22nd, 2019 by News DroidIt has been several months now since we became aware that it was not possible to buy tickets from Singapore to Manado (and vica versa) on SilkAir or SCOOT. As you noticed, currently there are no bookable flights on SilkAir after May 4th 2020. Since that time we have been working non stop to get
Duikteam Baerne at Thalassa
Posted on December 22nd, 2019 by News DroidOne trip – Two resorts – 1000 Bintang! Since the foundation of Duikteam Baerne 35 years ago, our Dutch dive club organizes dive holidays abroad for their members. Located in Baarn, a village in the middle of The Netherlands, the club consist of a bunch of easy-going divers of all ages and experience levels. We
Barracuda in Bunaken Marine Park
Posted on December 18th, 2019 by News DroidDiving with Barracuda in Bunaken We often see small schools of juvenile barracuda in Bunaken in the shallower sloping area near the top of the wall. If you head a bit deeper you may see a school of Chevron Barracuda in the blue water. The young or half mature fish will school together as a…
DMT Bastien’s Bunaken Divemaster Course
Posted on December 16th, 2019 by News DroidBunaken Divemaster Course Week Two… Hello, it is Bastien again. Let me tell you a little bit about my second week (sadly the last) here in Bunaken Two Fish Divers Center. I am going to Two Fish Divers in Nusa Lembongan next to complete my PADI Divemaster course. This second week of my Bunaken Divemaster…
Lembeh Strait Featured Nudibranch: The Desirable Flabellina
Posted on December 13th, 2019 by News DroidMeet this week’s nudibranch feature from Two Fish DIvers Lembeh Strait: the ‘Desirable Flabellina’ (Coryphellina exoptata). This beautiful nudibranch is the most well known of all the flabellinas…and is also no longer a flabellina after being reclassified into the genus coryphellina. Enough of the pedantry though, this is one common name that appears to have…
Bunaken Divemaster Trainee: 5th week for Conny
Posted on December 12th, 2019 by News DroidLife as a Bunaken Divemaster Trainee Continued….. Hey everyone! it’s blog time from Conny (Bunaken Divemaster Trainee) again! At Two Fish Divers Bunaken this week it has been blue sky, warm weather, a mild breeze (if we’re lucky ? and singing birds. It is a wonderful place to be and I feel at home already!…
Hide and Seek with the Reef Octopus in Bunaken
Posted on December 9th, 2019 by News DroidOctopus of all species are incredibly smart and they are extremely good at playing hide and seek on the walls of Bunaken. Most commonly we find day octopus (Octopus cyanea), also known as the reef octopus, and it is unlike other octopus because these ones hunt during the day time. They are able to dramatically…
Bastien’s Adventures in Bunaken: Trainee Divemaster
Posted on December 8th, 2019 by News DroidNew Bunaken Trainee Divemaster Our new Bunaken Trainee Divemaster, Bastien, has just spent his first week on the wonderwalls of Bunaken with us. Thrown in at the deep end with skill circuits, buoyancy practice and some stronger current than he is used to, he is developing fast into a PADI pro. This is Bastien’s adventures…
Bunaken Divemaster Trainee: 4th Week for Conny
Posted on December 6th, 2019 by News DroidMy 4th week here in Bunaken doing my PADI Divemaster course and I got a new buddy, Bastien has arrived from Amed as the new Bunaken Divemaster trainee. So cool to share the learning of the skills, diving together and be in the ‘same boat’. Yesterday we went the first time on our own diving…
Murex Launches Explore More Membership
Posted on December 5th, 2019 by News DroidExplore More with Murex Dive Resorts There is nothing we like more than welcoming back returning guests to North Sulawesi – and now we are making it even easier for you to come back and see us again! Explore More membership is automatic for all guests staying at either Murex Manado or Murex Bangka and
Bunaken Bubble Coral Shrimp
Posted on December 2nd, 2019 by News DroidBlowing bubbles around Bunaken is our favourite thing to do, especially when we see amazing critters on the walls and in the blue. One of the many tiny macro creatures we like to find for our guests is the Bunaken Bubble Coral Shrimp. The bubble coral is easy to spot, then the challenge begins to…
Divemaster Training in Lembeh Strait, Sulawesi
Posted on November 29th, 2019 by News DroidHey there, it’s me, Conny again ? My 3rd week started and I’m finishing up my Divemaster training in Lembeh. I really like Two Fish Lembeh Resort and I already fell in love with the tiny aquatic organisms from the Lembeh Strait – it’s a crazy little world underwater here! The pages of my logbook…
Divemaster Training Week 3 – Diving Bunaken
Posted on November 29th, 2019 by News DroidHere’s Conny – Divemaster Training week 3. Finally arrived at Two Fish Divers Bunaken Resort after my stay in Lembeh. And Pow! – The vibrant underwater environment in Bunaken really hits you. It is definitely the opposite of Lembeh. Huge coral walls and filled with 1000’s of different fish, colorful animals, rays, sharks, frogfish, crocodile-fish,…
Clown Triggerfish in Bunaken, North Sulawesi
Posted on November 25th, 2019 by News DroidAt Two Fish Divers Bunaken our dive sites are packed with a multitude of tropical reef fish species – we are spoiled for choice! The Clown Triggerfish has some of the most amazing patterns and colours which make them very recognizable against other triggerfish in Bunaken Marine Park. The top half of its body is…
PADI Underwater Naturalist Specialty in Lembeh Strait
Posted on November 22nd, 2019 by News DroidThe PADI Underwater Naturalist Specialty People protect what they care about and care about what they know and understand. Learning about the underwater world not only creates new ocean ambassadors who can raise their voices for the ocean, but will also add fulfillment to your dives. Lembeh is a perfect location to take the PADI…
Bunaken Divemaster Trainee: Writing from a beautiful island
Posted on November 20th, 2019 by News DroidHello! It’s Bunaken Divemaster Trainee Dario again, this time writing from the beautiful island of Bunaken. I came just right after a VISA-run to Singapore and couldn’t wait to get back to the Divemaster course, wonderful nature and smiley people in Indonesia! Life as a Bunaken Divemaster Trainee is definitely different compared to Nusa Lembongan…
Diving Bunaken on a Passport to Paradise
Posted on November 14th, 2019 by News DroidChoosing where to go on your next scuba diving vacation is not always easy but with a Passport to Paradise in North Sulawesi, you don’t need to choose! Explore all of North Sulawesi’s best diving locations in one phenomenal trip: Manado Bay and Bunaken, Bangka Island and the Lembeh Strait. Explore everything from walls, to
Striped Eel Catfish in Bunaken
Posted on November 13th, 2019 by News DroidJuvenile Striped Eel Catfish are common to see in large schools because it protects them against predators (to appear bigger than they actually are). As they grow older striped eel catfish can get up to 32 cm long and tend to be solitary or in smaller groups of 10 to 20 fish. During the day…
Choose a PADI IDC in Indonesia for 2020
Posted on November 13th, 2019 by News DroidWhy a PADI IDC in Indonesia? “PADI IDC in Indonesia”, these four words alone are enough for divers to daydream. If tropical weather, being around friendly people and logging spectacular dives tick all your boxes in search for an IDC, then keep reading. Particularly, North Sulawesi and the Bunaken National Marine Park in the Coral
Family Summer Specials
Posted on November 11th, 2019 by News DroidChildren (and Big Kids) Half Price Summer Special Are you planning your next family holiday? Are you trying to find good value for money? Take a look at our summer special for families traveling to North Sulawesi! We aim to cater to all families not just those with small children, so as long as your
Blue Ring Octopus in Lembeh Strait
Posted on November 8th, 2019 by News DroidBlue Ring Octopus Blue ring octopus (Hapalochlaena sp.) are one of the most commonly requested critters to see here in Lembeh! Rumoured to be Beyonce’s favourite animal (she likes them very much…) their rareness and unique beauty combined makes the blue ring octopus a very special animal to find in the water. Armed with suckers…
Meet Matteo
Posted on November 7th, 2019 by News DroidOne of the things we are very proud of at Siladen Resort & Spa is the food that we provide our guests. For us, food is more than just the fuel required to fill our days with diving and snorkelling, and we think most of you would agree with us there! We are lucky to
Spotted Eagle Rays a special treat in Bunaken
Posted on November 5th, 2019 by News DroidDivers come to Bunaken to see the macro life, healthy and diverse coral walls and of course the resident turtles. The region is not so famous for its ‘bigger fish and rays’ especially not in the quantity and variety as other locations in Indonesia. That being said you might be surprised on the walls as…
Critters of Lembeh Strait: The Napoleon Snake Eel
Posted on November 1st, 2019 by News DroidThe Napoleon Snake Eel (Ophichthus bonaparti) is typical of the ambush predators that patiently lie in wait for their dinner. Have you ever stopped to consider what may be lurking in the sand beneath you? A variety of worms, eels and cephalods will hide out during the day waiting for the cover of darkness and…
Fun diving and frogfish in Bunaken Marine Park, North Sulawesi
Posted on October 28th, 2019 by News DroidFinding Frogfish in Bunaken Indonesia is famous for its frogfish encounters and Bunaken has its fair share of these camouflaged critters, especially giant frogfish which were spotted on a new site this week. Guide Geraldo got a tip-off that there were 2 new frogfish at the dive site Muka 2, right in front of Two…